Matteo De Cosmo, art director on Luke Cage, succumbs to COVID-19

Art director Matteo De Cosmo breathed his last after battling pandemic coronavirus, at the age of 52. Friends and colleagues from the industry have poured condolences for the bereaved family.

Los Angeles: New York-based art director Matteo De Cosmo, who worked on popular series such as Luke Cage and The Punisher, has died at the age of 52 due to complications from COVID-19.

He also worked on ABC Studios series Harlem's Kitchen, which halted production in March because of the pandemic.

"Making television is challenging. But there are people that assure you every day with their talent, passion and smile that anything is possible. Matteo was one of those people. We will miss him," said Harlem's Kitchen showrunner Zahir McGhee in a statement.

"The entire Harlem's Kitchen family extends our deepest condolences to Matteo's wife, Aris, his son, Marcello, and the countless friends and family that mourn his passing," added Zahir.

Harlem's Kitchen line producer Gail Barringer also paid her condolences. She said, "Our NY film community is small. We are shattered to learn of Matteo's passing. He was a true, collaborative artist who brought happiness to every show he worked on. He will be greatly missed," according to a news portal.

As per news reports, ABC Studios also issued a statement, saying: "We were heartbroken to learn that Matteo DeCosmo, a talented art director with whom we'd worked on many productions including a recent pilot, has passed away."

"He was a true talent, incredibly creative, and beloved by everyone with whom he worked. We will miss him deeply and our hearts go out to his family and friends," read the statement.

De Cosmo is survived by his wife, Aris and son Marcello.

With inputs from PTI.